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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 450.47 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 450.47 and 163.23 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 450.47 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/450.47 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 450.47 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 73,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,530.22/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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